The first Belgian event caterer certified B Corp and ISO 20121

More and more organisations want their events to reflect their values.

Today, a reception, seminar, staff celebration or client event can no longer be separated from sustainability, ESG objectives and corporate responsibility. The choice of caterer is part of that equation.

Where do products come from? How is food waste reduced? How are employees treated? What impact does an event have on its surroundings? And above all: how can clients be sure that commitments go beyond good intentions and marketing claims?

At Artfood, we believe that trust begins with transparency.

That is why we have chosen not only to develop our approach internally, but also to have it assessed against independent international standards.

In 2026, Artfood became the first Belgian event caterer to combine B Corp and ISO 20121 certification.

Not because certifications are an objective in themselves.

But because they help us turn our convictions into measurable, verified and continuously improving actions.

• B Corp Score: 88.5
• ISO 20121 Certified
• More than 500 event projects delivered every year
• Nearly 85,000 guests served
• 95% of our food and beverage suppliers are located within an 80 km radius

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Every Event Has an Impact

Our responsibility is not to pretend otherwise, but to reduce negative impacts as much as possible while strengthening positive ones.

This belief forms the foundation of our sustainability vision.

For Artfood, that responsibility does not begin with labels or reports. It begins with everyday decisions. The products we select. The menus we create. The suppliers we work with. The way we produce, transport and serve.

Sustainability is not a separate project.

It is part of the way we do business and the way we deliver events.

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What Does Sustainable Event Catering Mean Today?

Sustainable catering is often reduced to a single concept: organic, local or vegetarian.

The reality is more nuanced.

A truly sustainable approach takes many factors into account: product quality, seasonality, logistics, food waste, energy consumption, working conditions, supplier relationships, governance and transparency.

That is why we do not believe in simplistic slogans or absolute answers.

We believe in thoughtful choices and in continuously seeking the right balance between gastronomic excellence, operational performance and social responsibility.

For us, sustainability does not begin with lowering ambitions.

It begins with making better choices.

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Why Did Artfood Choose B Corp?

B Corp is an international certification for businesses that integrate social, societal and environmental impact into the way they operate.

The assessment goes far beyond environmental performance alone. It evaluates areas such as:

• Governance and transparency
• Employee policies
• Supplier relationships
• Community impact
• Environmental performance
• Customer relationships

With a score of 88.5 points, Artfood is now part of a global community of businesses striving to balance economic success with positive impact.

For our clients, this means one thing above all:

Our commitments are not only evaluated by ourselves. They are also independently assessed and verified.

Why Did Artfood Choose ISO 20121?

While B Corp evaluates the company as a whole, ISO 20121 focuses specifically on sustainable event management.

This international standard helps organisations integrate sustainability into the planning, delivery and evaluation of events in a structured way.

It promotes an approach that takes into account:

• Environmental impacts
• Social impacts
• Economic impacts
• Stakeholder expectations
• Continuous improvement

For our clients, this means that sustainability does not depend solely on individual initiatives or good intentions. It is embedded in processes, methodologies and follow-up mechanisms.

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Why Combine Both Certifications?

For us, these two frameworks are highly complementary.

B Corp helps us become a better company.

ISO 20121 helps us deliver better events.

Together, they ensure that sustainability is not limited to a single department, project or action plan.

It influences our entire organisation as well as every event we support.

That is why we are proud to be the first Belgian event caterer to combine both certifications.

What Does This Mean for Our Clients?

When you work with Artfood, you choose a partner that:

• Communicates transparently about its commitments
• Works with clear objectives and measurable follow-up
• Invests in continuous improvement
• Takes social, societal and environmental impact into account
• Combines sustainability with gastronomic excellence
• Is independently assessed against international standards

This does not mean we are perfect.

It means we take our responsibilities seriously and continuously challenge ourselves to do better.

Sustainability Without Compromising Gastronomy

At Artfood, we believe that sustainability and gastronomy strengthen one another.

Respect for the seasons fuels creativity. Partnerships with local producers create new opportunities.
Thoughtful product choices often lead to greater authenticity, better flavour and more meaning.

For us, sustainability is not a limitation on quality.
It helps us cook more consciously, more consistently and more meaningfully.

That is precisely what we mean by Meaningful Gastronomy.